Marquez to stage a comeback fight on June 24th in Mexico







43 year old Mexican boxing great Juan Manuel Marquez reveals interest to a comeback fight on June 24th.


As what his hall of fame instructor Nacho Beristain confirmed last week, JMM will be fighting in Toluca, Mexico on June 24th, but no opponent yet to be named.


Per Marquez, the whole thing goes well on the training camp. Dough, foe and setting are immense parts of the plan, but health would be the most vital thing to consider for the comeback.


"I have discussed June 24, but I have to see about the opponent, the location, the money - which is ultimately an important part, but first we have to wait and see how we are," "The preparation is going well, but we have to see where the location will be, the opponent and if it works for us." – Juan Manuel Marquez


The four time division world champion “Dynamita” Marquez (56-7-1 40 knockouts) was last seen in action inside the boxing ring for over almost three years against Mike Alvarado. His plan of continuing to fight was spoiled by a knee injury that he suffered back in 2014.


Last month, a serious negotiation about fighting Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto flops as the two fighters didn’t reached an agreement. Cotto wants the fight to be closer at 150 pounds but Marquez refused to go up in weight and insisted to fight in a welterweight limit if 147 pounds.


Though the first effort fails, the talk isn’t dead yet. Reportedly the two fighters are still interested in facing each other. Their promoters are now taking their own steps on making a great deal for both teams.


JMM is now doing his works at the Romanza gym with supervision of Nacho Beristain in preparing for proposed June 24th bout.



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